VELA
7130 Harding Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
North Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (75F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside reach in freezer to cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator print during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).